2. Mrs. SHAWasked the Minister of Labour whether he has any information regarding the transfer of Messrs. Stewart and Lloyd's works from Mossend, Lanarkshire, to Corby, Northampton, and as to the number of workers who will be unemployed as the result of that transfer?
Mr. HUDSONI understand that it is the intention of Messrs. Stewarts and Lloyds to close the greater part of their Mossend works at the end of this year, as part of a scheme under which products hitherto manufactured at those works will be produced at Messrs. David Colville's works at Clydebridge and the plant from the Mossend works will be transferred to new works which are being erected at Corby for the production of steel manufactures formerly imported 1799 from abroad. As regards the employment position, I understand that approximately 900 workpeople who have been working intermittent short time at the Mossend works are likely to be affected; but, on the other hand, the workers in the Clyde-bridge area may be expected to benefit as a result of the transfer of work to that area. It is hoped that it may be possible for a proportion of the workers displaced from the Mossend works to obtain employment at Corby; a small number have already been transferred to that area. We are keeping in close touch with the position with a view to rendering all possible assistance in placing the displaced workpeople in further employment.
Mrs. SHAWWhat facilities will the Ministry of Labour grant for the removal of these men and their families who will be transferred from the Mossend works to Corby?
Mr. HUDSONPerhaps the hon. Lady will put that question on the Paper, and I shall be glad to give her an answer.
§ Mr. LAWSONDid the hon. Member say it was hoped that it would be possible to give some of these men employment?
Mr. HUDSONI said, "It is hoped that it may be possible for a proportion of the workers displaced. … to obtain employment," and that, we understand, is actually the hope, that we shall get a proportion of them transferred.